Category: Health

Recently, there has been one major health issue dominating the mainstream media: antidepressants. More specifically, do they actually work? Are antidepressants safe and effective? This question has be...Read More

Too much salt can cause cognitive deficits, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience. Luckily, these negative effects may be reversed, and the new study shows how. Too m...Read More

Every year, millions of people in the United States have allergic reactions to food. While some allergies cause minor symptoms, others result in severe reactions. We have researched the best ways to c...Read More

New research demonstrates that consuming a low-carbohydrate diet during pregnancy may increase the risk of certain birth defects by 30 percent. A new study finds a link between low-carb diets and birt...Read More

It was previously believed that fructose, which is the sugar found in fruit and fruit juice, is processed by the liver. However, a new study suggests that fructose is mainly processed in the small int...Read More

Insights from a new study — by the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom — about the role of calcium in brain cells’ signaling mechanisms brings us closer to understanding the causes...Read More

An innovative approach to cancer treatment utilizes a compound found in stinging nettles. While it’s early days, the new treatment could offer more effective and more specific cancer treatment. ...Read More

Fish oil is hailed for its plentiful health benefits. But new research suggests that the long-term consumption of fish oil or sunflower oil may increase the risk of fatty liver disease later in life. ...Read More